State v. Ray

NEUMAN, Justice.

A jury convicted defendant Paul Joel Ray of going armed with intent, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, and simple assault in violation of Iowa Code sections 708.8, 708.2(3), and 708.2(4) (1991). On appeal Ray asserts claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, and contends the court violated double jeopardy principles by imposing sentences on both the going armed with intent and simple assault convictions. We affirm.

A jury could have found the following facts. After a day of drinking and playing cards, Ray became angry with two house-guests — Gaylynn Bucklin and…